Extras

Our extras section will not only give you great tips on growing herbs but also many different ways to use herbs in the kitchen and around your home. From great tasting meals to pot pourris, cosmetics, perfumes and home remedies. We'll show you how you and your home can feel better with little effort.

Latest Additions

Gardening

Chilli and soap spray - Create your own home-made insecticide.

Chive tea - Create your own chive tea to treat mildew.

Fennel tea - Great for slimming as it reduces appetite.

Culinary

Aioli - Learn how to make a classic French Aioli, great with salads, egg dishes, fish and hot or cold vegetables.

Pesto - A great Italian sauce which is highly versatile. Easy to make, very tasty!

Herb Vinaigrette - Great for dressing salads, vegetables and fish.

Herb oil - Add interest to salad dressings, pizza, pasta, meat, fish and vegetables.

Cosmetic

Chamomile face mask - Simple face mask that leaves your skin feeling smooth and refreshed.

Hair rinse - Make your own fragrant hair rinse.

Scented

Herb pillow - Have a peaceful sleep and sweet dreams by creating your own herb pillow.

Herb and lavender pot pourri - Try this simple but fragrant pot pourri.